Post by mindcontrolsquid on Oct 7, 2015 13:49:33 GMT -6
I realize that the LBBs are spare with respect to description of appearance, but there is something I have been wondering about vis a vis lycanthropes. It is unclear to me whether lycanthropes are encountered in a man-like form or in a more bestial shape, and when to apply such descriptors. Do lycanthropes only become monstrous under the light of a full moon? Does the game distinguish between human, animal, or intermediate forms as later editions do (I'm thinking in particular of 3rd edition)? This passage from Blackmoor lends some hints as well:
"Another aspect of lycanthropy is that men who are bitten by an animal will assume that animal's form, but retain human direction and intelligence. The reverse is true if an animal is the victim." (Blackmoor pp. 23-24) [emphasis mine]
Does the latter sentence imply that animals infected with lycanthropy can transform into a man-like form? This passage is intriguing to me, as it suggests dimensions to lycanthropy which I had not previously considered. I realize that much of this is a descriptive and opinion-based, and I am curious to hear what others feel about this.
"Another aspect of lycanthropy is that men who are bitten by an animal will assume that animal's form, but retain human direction and intelligence. The reverse is true if an animal is the victim." (Blackmoor pp. 23-24) [emphasis mine]
Does the latter sentence imply that animals infected with lycanthropy can transform into a man-like form? This passage is intriguing to me, as it suggests dimensions to lycanthropy which I had not previously considered. I realize that much of this is a descriptive and opinion-based, and I am curious to hear what others feel about this.
